Controllers for Kilns

12 Key Pad Digital Controller

1. Heat the kiln slowly at a constant rate of increase.
2. Turn off the kiln when it reaches your selected temperature.
3. Hold the kiln at a desired temperature for a period of time and then turn off automatically.
4. Start heating the kiln at a future time. Example start the kiln at 3 AM so you can watch the final stages of fusing before going to work at 7 AM.

	Volts	Amps	Price
TNF12015	110-120 volts	15 Amps	$395
TNF12020	110-120 volts	20 Amps	$495
TNF24020	220-240 volts	20 Amps	$495
TNF24030	220-240 volts	30 Amps	$555
TNF24050	220-240 volts	48 Amps	$615
TNF24060	220-240 volts	60 Amps	$715

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Dial Controller

 Stand alone ICS control switch - 110 to 120 volts, 15 amps Simply plug any kiln into this controller and then plug this controller in a standard wall socket. The type of controller is an ICS, Infinite Control switch. (Not a rheostat type device) This means when you set it at say 50%, the power will be on half the time and off the other half of the time. When the power is flowing it flows at full power. It works with all kilns rated at 120 volts, 1 to 15 amps.

PCB1 - $69

Use this if your kiln does not have any controller or if you are making your own kiln and need a controller. This does NOT set the kiln to a particular temperature. It is just like the dial control on your stove top (not the oven). On your stove you turn the dial on but you do not know what temperature the food in the pan is. If you want to know what the temperature of the food is you would use a thermometer. This PCB-1 controller is just like that. You turn the dial to turn it on. If you want to know the temperature of the kiln you would need to have a pyrometer (thermometer). If the temperature of the kiln is to hot, than you would turn the dial down. If to cold you would turn the dial up until it stabilizes to the temperature you desire. If this is too much babysitting for you, than you would get the full digital controller listed at the top of the page. A pyrometer is required if you want to:

• Read the temperature of a kiln.
• Hold the kiln at a particular temperature.

When you want to set your kiln at a particular temperature, set the dial at any setting, say 3. Wait an hour and then read the temperature of the kiln. Make a note what the kiln temperature will be at that setting of 3. If you require a higher temperature, set the dial at a higher setting. Wait a half hour and read the new temperature. Continue this process, adjusting the dial up or down until you arrive at your desired temperature. Next time you need that temperature, you will know exactly where to set your dial. Dial settings will vary between cold and hot days. This type of control takes some babysitting. If this type of control system will not work for you than we recommend the full digital controller shown above.

Pyrometers

Reads the temperature of a kiln. Simply place the wire thermocouple wire into the kiln to read the temperature. The end of the wire should be at least 1" into the kiln. Do not let the thermocouple wire touch a live heating element wire. Does not require electricity. The insulation at the end of the thermocouple wire that is inside the kiln will burn away. It will not affect performance. Pyrometer include a thermocouple.

Large Face Pyrometer

Order #	Description	Price
PA1	Pyrometer - large face gauge - with 1033 thermocouple	$69
PA1B	Pyrometer bracket - Optional	$12
1033	Replacement thermocouple - Ceramic Tip - 36"	$19

Digital Pyrometer

Very accurate. These Digital Pyrometers are much more accurate than the above Analog PA1 pyrometers. It is important to set your kiln to the proper temperature for annealing! Although the thin thermocouple wire probe on these Digitals are more sensitive to burn out then the heavier PA1 Analog thermocouple probe. Thermocouple wire included. Reads up to 1000 degrees C (1832 degrees F). Requires batteries. Do not let the thermocouple wire touch a live heating element wire. The covering and insulation at the end of the thermocouple wire that is inside the kiln will burn away. It will not affect performance. Pyrometer includes a 36" long thermocouple.

This is also a Multi-Meter! Measures voltage, current and resistance!

Order#	Description	List Price	Our Regular Price	Our SALE Price
7772	Digital Pyrometer AND Multi-Meter - Reads Centigrade Temperature (not F)	$79	$69	$59
2242T	Replacement Thermocouple Wire for 7772	$9

2. The tip of the thermocouple wire may eventually break. There are two wires in the thermocouple welded at the end. Carefully inspect to see if the two wires are disconnected. If it is disconnected, either:
   1. Order a replacement thermocouple, or
   2. If you have the ability and the equipment, weld the ends together with your torch. It's a little tricky because of the wire is small.

Installing your pyrometer

If you want your pyrometer somewhere else next to your kiln, simply drill a small hole through the soft fire brick for your thermocouple wire. Remember, your pyrometer is going to read the temperature where the tip of the thermocouple wire is, so put it close to where you glass will be